January 01, 2010

Looking back at the last year, I'm thankful for this blog, and the relationships I've made here, if it weren't for all of you blogging wouldn't be as much fun! I did manage to do a few things on my list from last year, and the other items remain goals. I'm ok with that! Thinking up the Blogger'sQuilt Festival has opened lots of new doors and taught me that it doesn't hurt to ask, if you need help just ask!

Looking forward to 2010, it is the year of making dreams come true! Not as many sleepless nights - I have been able to put my sketchbook ideas to fabric. Want to know why?
I'm working on a book! I submitted a proposal, last spring, and they actually liked it :) Huge boost of confidence for me! With this book my desire to inspire others to create continues to be fulfilled and the possibilities are reaching farther than I had ever expected! I can't share any details yet, but as soon as I can you all will be the first to know! My deadline is March 5 - so I'm working like a crazy lady until then :)

My concrete goals for 2010 --
1- finish writing my book and creating all the samples, on time!
2- continue the Blogger's Quilt Festival, and do it well.
3- set up a .com for this space.
4- continue to grow as a quilter.
5- inspire others to trust their creativity, and enjoy the process.

I'm really excited about this year - it's going to be a wild ride :) Thank you to all of your comments and emails over the last year - I love how this community supports each other!
Amy

Happy New Year Amy and CONGRATS on the book, that is fantastic news. I can't wait until you can tell us some more about it - quilts only or quilts and other bits and pieces? Thanks for providing inspiration through your wonderful blog.Kelly :-)

I am excited for your book news. You have such energy and initiative, it seems to me. I like your other goals too - growing as a quilter and enjoying the process speak to me, and I am surely glad that you are going to continue the Quilt Festival. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

To use and old phrase, "You go, girl!", (I think that is an old phrase). Best Wishes for the book and all of your goals. I have the feeling that you will do well.Have a great day, keep up the good work, and Happy 2010.http://teaandquilts.blogspot.com

Congratulations on your book deal! I discovered your blog through the Quilt Festival last autumn and you quickly worked your way into my favourite reads, so I'm sure your book will be worth reading!Happy New Year and best of luck to you and your family!

2009, I love the quilt festival (and its not because I was one of the winner but that was a boost) and getting to know you. Congratulations on the upcoming book. I know what its feel like to have people buying your creations

Congrats, Amy! I can't wait to see your book on the shelves :) I can't think of a more deserving or hardworking quilter, and I can't wait to check out the spring quilt festival :) Thank you for being an inspiration to ME this year (even if I am a bad blogger)

What an inspiration you are Amy! With goals like those, you sure are going far this year! Congratulations on the book, I'll be there with everyone else in the cue for a signed copy! It's going to be a good year!

Also, changing your blogspot blog over to a .com is REALLY easy. In Blogger, under settings > publishing, there are step by step instructions that lead you through purchasing a domain name and redirecting this blog to it.

Amy, I am SO proud of you!!! I cannot believe you are finding time to write a book on top of quilting and taking care of your family. You will have to write another book about how to do just that! :) It is my dream to someday write a book too. I can't wait to hear (read) all about it!

Wonderful news about your book. Congratulations! I'll look forward to the details. Good luck with it all.Thank you for organizing the Bloggers Quilt Festival. I'm just a novice quilter, but appreciate quilts and the amazing amount of time and effort that goes into creating a quilt. I admire all of you who are quilting one right after the other. Amazing!~ Happy New Year!Sarah

Bonne et heureuse année 2010, Amy. I wish you all the best for this new year and that indeed all your "dreams come true"!!!!It's a great news to read that you're writing a book!!! I hope to see the cover of your new book on your blog this year 2010;)And thank you for your brightness and your motivation!!!

Amy- It's been a long time since I've read many blogs (or played online) maybe going back to college? I was delighted to log on again and hear about your success with pitching a book AND enjoyed seeing your embroidery color wheel project.

Thanks for all the bits of inspiration and congratulations on making progress toward your dreams and goals! :D